Best Practices, Budgeting, CPR Certification, Child Development, Childcare, Communication Skills, Community Support, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Early Childhood Education, Family Social Work, First Aid, Healthcare Administration, Leadership, Licensing, Licensing Compliance, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Record Keeping, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Time Management
Early Childhood and Family Engagement Coordinator
Deadline: September 2, 2026
District/Organization: East Jordan Public Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Position Details
Early Childhood & Family Engagement Coordinator
Building:
Elementary School
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, Family Studies, or a related field.
- Training or coursework in child care administration preferred.
- Knowledge of Michigan Child Care Licensing requirements.
- Experience working with young children and families.
- Knowledge of child development, family systems, trauma informed practices, and community resources.
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other technology applications.
Skills and Abilities:
The Early Childhood & Family Engagement Coordinator provides leadership for the district's early childhood programs while fostering meaningful partnerships with families, staff, and community organizations. The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Knowledge of child development and early childhood best practices.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and community partners.
- Knowledge of family support services, community resources, and child care licensing requirements.
- Ability to promote collaboration, problem solving, and continuous program improvement.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight for the district's early childhood programs, including preschool and Kid's Club, serving children birth through age five.
- Supervise, support, and evaluate early childhood staff while promoting high quality instruction and ongoing professional growth.
- Ensure compliance with all licensing requirements, district policies, and health and safety regulations while maintaining required program records and documentation.
- Oversee program operations, including budgeting, enrollment, assessments, and continuous program improvement.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with families by providing communication, education, support, and connections to community resources.
- Collaborate with school staff, Communities in Schools, Char Em ISD, and community agencies to coordinate services and increase family engagement.
- Promote enrollment and public awareness of early childhood programs through outreach and recruitment activities.
- Represent East Jordan Public Schools in a professional manner and communicate the district's mission and vision to families and community partners.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Internal & External Candidates:
Interested candidates for this position may apply by sending a letter of interest and resume to Lindsay Rogers at lrogers@ejps.org or PO Box 399, East Jordan, MI 49727
Application Deadline: Until Filled
E-mail: anachazel@ejps.org
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